Welcome to our local family run Music School Est. 2004

Meet the Teachers 2025

Colourstrings Conservatory of Music - a Family owned & run music school

Laura Hasthorpe, BA, CPGS, CSAK - Founder and Director

Distinguished professional Violist with over 25 years of experience as a certified early childhood music specialist and ensemble teaching.

Music & Movement Program

Laura
Sarah P
Isla S
Ailbhe

Speech Art
Sarah P

Piano Lessons
Karen MMus - McGill
Alice C - UBC Masters
Daniel - UBC
Susan - Mmus
Halle - Mmus Uvic - Piano & Theory

Vocal & Ensemble Lessons
Sarah P
Isla S

Violin & Viola Lessons
Laura
Ailbhe

FiddleSticks String Group
Laura
Ailbhe
Kitty

Cello Lessons
Kitty

Drums & Percussion Lessons

Guitar & Ukulele Lessons + Groups
Kyle
Gabriella

Let customers speak for us

from 63 reviews

Wonderful Kitty

Kitty is an excellent cello teacher who inspires, encourages and guides my son.

Neo Kong

Kitty C - Summer Cello

08/21/2025

A wonderful experience!

The summer camp was such a warm and welcoming environment for my 3 year old. He loved it so much I had to sign him up for another week! A fun and stimulating place for kiddos curious about music :)

Avery Smith

WEEK 6 - Tuesday August 5 – Friday, August 8 - Music Nature Explorers & Jazzy Bug Ball - 4 days - ages 3-8

08/12/2025

We love colourstrings

My child is hyperactive and can't sit still through a 30-minute piano lesson... but somehow through the magic of colourstrings he is learning to play the piano and loving it?!?!! Thank you for all the patience, warmth, and fun!

Susanna

Returning Students - Fall 2025 - Instrumental Lessons

07/09/2025

My daughter asks about the classes all the time

I assume my daughter enjoys the classes because whenever we drive by she is asking to join the music class, even when the school is closed.

Katherine Chow

Summer 2025 - Music & Movement - 4-6yrs without Parent

07/05/2025

Great chance to try out lessons!!

Such a great time of year and chance to meet the teachers and get a feel for the instruments, we also have tried the camps before for Guitar.

Marie S

Instrumental Trial Lessons

04/23/2025

Fantastic class!

My daughter loves the Music and Movement classes. We have done 5 terms of it now and she's always looking forward to music class.

Sharin Cheung

4. Spring 2025 Apr to Mar - Music & Movement - 3-4yrs without Parent

03/15/2025

Wonderful!

My daughter has been attending Colourstings since she was about 2 years old and her musicality has truly grown. As she has been attending classes here her knowledge of music has developed where she attempts to generate her own songs using notes that she has learned! She always looks forward to attending and enjoys the lessons very much. I enjoy seeing her growth at the semester end parent gathering and can't wait for the next term!

Valerie Varasteh-Geipel

6. Winter 2025 Jan - Mar - Music & Movement - Musicianship & Reading Level 2 - 5-6yrs - 10 weeks

12/17/2024

Piano Classes

Great class and great teacher.

WINTER 2025 - JAN - MAR - Piano w/ Karen C - 10 weeks

11/21/2024

Spectacular customer service

Time and again the team strives to make sure my son enjoys his time learning as well as making sure that all the administrative details are quick and easy for me to navigate. In particular, accommodating varying schedules has been extremely helpful!

Elizabeth

4. Winter 2025 Jan - Mar - Music & Movement - 3-4yrs without Parent - 10 weeks

11/14/2024

Laura is such an amazing teacher

I have been to other music classes, but to be honest they were pretty boring and not worth the money. This place changed my mind about the thing completely. Laura is so charming and skilled at engaging with babies and young children. My daughter absolutely loved being in her class and I feel she really benefits from it.

Noa Grossman

Summer 2025 - Music & Movement - Baby 3mnths - 14mnths - with parent

06/25/2024

Musicianship & Reading 1

Real, authentic teachings filled with care and passion happening here! We are thrilled to have found this school :)

AMIR SAHEBNASSAGH

Week 2: - ONLY 2 SPACES - Mon July 7th – Fri 11th - Frozen and World Explorers - Ages 3-8

05/01/2024